There Goes the Neighborhood...

Dear Podcast Listener, APRIL FOOLS!!!! We have a special bonus episode for you! It’s a little niche book about a teenage girl that falls in love with a vampire. As their love blossoms conflict ensues as a dangerous vampire comes to town….  Sincerely, Brigid & Nikki -Trigger Warnings- Note, a lot of this episode covers problematic relationships and ideas. A general TW for the following throughout: Controlling relationships Gaslighting Anxiety & Depression Grooming   Some especially rough parts: Romanticizing self harm/death : 00.21.30 - 00.22.15 Parentalization & depression: 00.22.20 - 00.26.50 Racist descriptions of characters: 00.44.36 - 00.44.57 Rape/Assult & victim Blaming: 00.46.10-00.46.55 Physical Assault: 1.18.00-1.19.40 (skipping whole chapter talk)     We want you to be safe. If you need help please consider the resources below and take care.  United States: https://www.thehotline.org/ “Internet usage can be monitored and is impossible to erase completely. If you’re concerned your internet usage might be monitored, call us at 800.799.SAFE (7233)” Canada: https://www.sheltersafe.ca/  https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html  UK https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/  -Credits- Thank you to Patrick Hornig for our theme song! All quotes taken from: Meyer, S. (2013). Twilight. Little, Brown.  Editing by Brigid Artwork by Nikki Special thank you to www.directline.com (for use of apple image)